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BMW 430

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

J8 KCUMOT history

J8 KCU is a blue diesel BMW 430 first used on 13 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 114,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,988 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KCU was last recorded at 114,988 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 14,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,618 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,370 miles
Average per year
13,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,988 miles
  • 2024 – 100,618 miles
  • 2023 – 88,743 miles
  • 2022 – 73,354 miles
  • 2021 – 56,064 miles
  • 2020 – 44,663 miles
  • 2019 – 22,444 miles
  • 2018 – 12,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    102096855675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,988 miles (+14,370)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    602671886189
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass100,618 miles (+11,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,618 miles
    Test number
    181163526674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass88,743 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    733765187636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,737 miles (+15,383)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    998655477437
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass73,354 miles (+17,290)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    995008561522
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,064 miles (+11,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    473818775435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    446514867249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,663 miles (+22,219)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    134475922478
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass22,444 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,444 miles
    Test number
    830209270311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,242 miles
    Test number
    830828624577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 KCU

Does J8 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KCU is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 KCU?
The MOT on J8 KCU is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KCU done?
J8 KCU was recorded at 114,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 13,573 miles a year.
Has J8 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KCU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 KCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 KCU find?
J8 KCU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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